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Residential Tutor Los Angeles
Reporting to the Director, the Residential Tutor will provide supplemental instruction in Mathematics, English, Science, and Foreign Languages to 70 LAUSD high school students. Residential Tutors assist in assigned courses, offering academic support and guidance to enhance student learning. Additionally, they supervise students' daily activities, ensuring a positive and structured environment. Residential Tutors will reside in the residence hall for six weeks to fulfill their responsibilities.
Senior Director, Development - Major Gifts Los Angeles
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Individual Giving, the Senior Director of Development, Major Gifts is a key member of the frontline team, focused on expanding and developing a comprehensive major gifts program at Occidental College. As a senior professional in fundraising and development, this individual serves on the Institutional Advancement Leadership Team and will oversee a small team of major gift officers. The Senior Director must demonstrate a deep understanding of various fundraising concepts, best practices, and procedures for effective fundraising. This role involves providing leadership, strategy, and planning to build a high-performing team of gift officers dedicated to securing principal and major gifts for the College. The Senior Director will play a crucial role in supporting overall fundraising success by leading by example, planning campaigns, and launching initiatives that drive private financial support for the College. Additionally, the Senior Director will exemplify the best practices in fundraising, contributing significantly to the Individual Giving team. This position is also responsible for managing and growing a select portfolio of donors and prospects while serving as a campus leader in prospect management.
Assistant, Library Collections Los Angeles
Reporting to the Director of Collections, Systems, and Services, the Library Collections Assistant will support the College Library’s collections and daily operations. This role will focus on maintaining an organized and accessible library environment by assisting with special projects and routine tasks. The Library Assistant will contribute to the efficient operation of the library by ensuring materials are properly managed and available to patrons.
Associate Director, HR Benefits Los Angeles
Reporting to the Associate Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer, the Director, Associate for HR Benefits is responsible for directing and managing all aspects of the College’s employee benefits, retirement, leave of absence and workers’ compensation programs, inclusive of faculty retirement incentive plans, international faculty visa and right to work in the US programs, and various tuition assistance programs. Presents benefits analysis to a variety of constituencies. Serves as a member of the College’s TIAA/CREF Investment Committee. Ensures compliance with local, State and Federal statutory regulations.
Applied Music Instructor Los Angeles
Reporting to the Resident Full Professor, the Applied Music Instructor will teach and mentor students in a dynamic, music-focused environment. This role will guide each student through their technical and musical development, fostering a comprehensive understanding of their chosen repertoire. Collaboration with faculty and staff is key, along with ensuring students’ success both in lessons and within the department. We are seeking Applied Music Instructors for the following positions: Classical Double Bass Instructor French Horn Instructor Clarinet Instructor
Senior Executive Assistant - Office of the President Los Angeles
Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Senior Executive Assistant plays a crucial role in providing high-level administrative support to the President and the Chief of Staff, with a strong emphasis on institutional service and building positive energy. This position involves managing complex calendars and handling presidential correspondence, ensuring that all tasks align with the President's goals and priorities. The Senior Executive Assistant is also actively involved in regular strategy discussions with the President and his staff, contributing to decision-making and institutional planning. The Senior Executive Assistant will rely on their experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, consistently demonstrating a superior level of professionalism, discretion, accuracy, and flexibility in all tasks. The Senior Executive Assistant will deliver exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the President's office.
Cleaning Services B Los Angeles
Reporting to a Cleaning Services Manager, the Cleaning Services B performs a broad range of cleaning services necessary to maintain the college campus or facility in a clean and orderly condition for effective use by students, faculty and the public. Maintains areas of buildings in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. Provides information and otherwise assists students, faculty, and the public using campus facilities. This position is represented for purposes of collective bargaining by Teamsters.
Assistant Director, Oxy Fund and Leadership Giving Los Angeles, Hybrid
Reporting to the Director of the Oxy Fund, the Assistant Director of the Oxy Fund, Leadership Giving works closely with the Frontline Fundraising team (annual giving, major giving and planned giving). In addition to routine annual giving responsibilities, this external-facing fundraising position is responsible for soliciting leadership-level gifts ($1,000 - $100,000) for the Oxy Fund. This driven, goal-oriented individual will concentrate their efforts on the acquisition, renewal and increase of leadership-level gifts, thus growing financial support of Occidental year-over-year and strengthening the base of future major donors. The Assistant Director manages a young alumni fundraising strategy with the goal of driving participation and creating life-long engagement, serving as the point person for all strategic elements of GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) giving, including young alumni fundraising events, solicitations, stewardship, and the management of the GOLD Alumni Committee.
Survivor Advocate Los Angeles
Reporting to the Project SAFE Director & Survivor Advocate, the Survivor Advocate is responsible for providing direct-service advocacy to students, as well as offering programmatic and administrative support to the Project SAFE Prevention Education and Advocacy staff as needed. In this role the Survivor Advocate helps survivors navigate the system, and helps to ensure that survivors’ legal, medical, emotional, and academic needs are met. The Survivor Advocate works closely with the Director of Project SAFE, and collaborates with College departments and community organizations to ensure that survivors of sexual misconduct receive comprehensive support.
Supervisor, Grounds Los Angeles
Job Summary Reporting to the Grounds Manager, the Grounds Supervisor is responsible for the daily care and maintenance of 122 landscaped acres at the Occidental College Campus and ensure that sustainable and low water landscaping methods are being utilized. Implements best practices in grounds management including maintenance of various equipment types, irrigations systems, athletic fields, tree care, shared maintenance of the pool area with other Facilities teams and coordinating pest control methods. Ensures compliance with current AQMD, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
Specialist, Benefits Los Angeles
Reporting to the Associate Human Resources Director for Benefits, the Benefits Specialist coordinates benefits related tasks. Implements, maintains, and coordinates designated Human Resources projects and programs as directed and provides administrative support for efficient office operations.
Assistant Director for Career Education & Advising Los Angeles
The Assistant Director of Career Education & Advising provides comprehensive career education and advising to Occidental College students and alumni, involving a collaborative approach with various teams to create and implement strategies for student career preparation and increase exposure to diverse employment and education opportunities. This professional integrates counseling theories into career development programs and manages experiential learning and professional development initiatives. Additionally, innovative thinking serves this professional in tailoring individual career resources and delivering high-quality career advising across various disciplines. The Assistance Director also performs project management responsibilities for strategic initiatives and the application of career assessment tools.
Dishroom Assistant (Tiger Cooler) Los Angeles
Reporting to the Associate Director of Campus Dining, the Dishroom Assistant works in a team setting of Campus Dining sanitation staff and performs manual and machine ware-washing of service and preparation equipment. Sorts and removes trash, compostables and recyclables. Sweeps, mops and maintains floors and baseboards. Cleans and maintains walls, ceilings, fixtures and equipment. Assists in ensuring that health code regulations are strictly followed.
Cashier (Marketplace) Los Angeles
Under the direction of the Associate Director and Service Supervisors, the Cashier is responsible for all ID, Inter-Departmental, and cash transactions. Responsibilities also include properly taking orders and communicating, knowing the Microsoft POS system, and properly charging the customer. The Cashier is required to keep front of the house items restocked and rotated, and maintaining a clean workspace.
Dishroom Assistant (Marketplace) Los Angeles
Reporting to the Associate Director of Campus Dining, the Dishroom Assistant works in a team setting of Campus Dining sanitation staff and performs manual and machine ware-washing of service and preparation equipment. Sorts and removes trash, compostables and recyclables. Sweeps, mops and maintains floors and baseboards. Cleans and maintains walls, ceilings, fixtures and equipment. Assists in ensuring that health code regulations are strictly followed.
Front of House Assistant (Marketplace) Los Angeles
Reporting to the Service Supervisors & the Associate Director of Campus Dining, the Front of House Assistant restocks food & beverage products and supplies, performs general cleaning duties and provides customer service.
Caterers Los Angeles
Reporting to the Catering Manager and/or the Assistant Director for Catering, this role at Occidental College involves supporting day-to-day operations, including catering assistance, customer service, and equipment inventory control. Responsibilities include banquet set-ups, food and beverage service, event logistics, equipment packing, deliveries, customer service, student dinner service coordination, cashiering, equipment and supply management, event supervision, room maintenance, sanitation, safety, and vehicle maintenance and security.
Kitchen Assistant (Marketplace) Los Angeles
Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services and Food Service Manager, prepares and cooks multiple assigned menu items for stations and catering in a timely manner and to expected standards. Responsible for the cleanliness of work area(s) while working and at end of shift. Fosters positive customer relations.
Cleaning Services B Los Angeles
Reporting to a Cleaning Services Manager, the Cleaning Services B performs a broad range of cleaning services necessary to maintain the college campus or facility in a clean and orderly condition for effective use by students, faculty and the public. Maintains areas of buildings in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. Provides information and otherwise assists students, faculty, and the public using campus facilities. This position is represented for purposes of collective bargaining by Teamsters.
Food Production/Service Assistant Los Angeles
Reporting to the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs and Chef de Cuisine, will prepare and serve hot and cold menu items for stations and catering in a timely manner and to proper standards. Is responsible for the cleanliness of work area(s) while working and at end of shift. Fosters positive customer relations.